Medical Aid-in-Dying Support Doula Specialization
Pre-Registration — Launching December 15, 2025
At the end of life, some people consider a path that reflects their deepest values — one shaped by autonomy, dignity, comfort, and love. Choosing aid-in-dying can arise from many places: a desire to ease suffering, to maintain a sense of agency, or to create a gentler farewell for both the individual and those they love.
Families navigating this decision often benefit from compassionate, informed support alongside medical care. Guided by the Platinum Rule — treating others as they wish to be treated — this specialization invites trained end-of-life doulas to deepen non-medical skills around assisted death. The program explores language and ethics, a general overview of what the day may involve, ways to prepare clients and families, practices for grounded presence, and aftercare that honors relationships and values.
This specialization is designed to support doulas in any region where assisted dying is legal or being considered. Across jurisdictions, this may be referred to as Aid-in-Dying (AID), Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), or Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD). The principles explored here are intended to be adaptable to local frameworks and care teams.
Pre-launch price: $99 USD when you pre-register today. Tuition increases to $199 USD on December 15, 2025.
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Who This Is For
This specialization is designed for individuals who have already completed an end-of-life doula training program (through IEOLCA or another reputable organization). It is also well suited to adjacent professionals — such as hospice volunteers, chaplains, social workers, or grief companions — who wish to deepen their understanding of how to support clients and families navigating an assisted dying decision.
The emphasis throughout this program is on non-medical, family-centered support. Participants will learn how to communicate with sensitivity, help clients prepare practically and emotionally, create a calm and intentional environment, support ritual and meaning-making, and offer thoughtful aftercare once death has occurred.
Scope of Practice: This training does not include any clinical instruction. Decisions around medication selection, preparation, or administration remain the responsibility of the healthcare team. Instead, the focus is on the doula’s role — providing grounded presence, compassionate guidance, and respectful care in collaboration with medical professionals and within applicable legal frameworks.
What the program explores
🌱 Language, Law, and Ethics
- Terminology across regions (AID/MAiD/VAD) and evolving frameworks
- Consent, safeguards, and doula scope
- Invitational language aligned with the Platinum Rule
🌿 Inside the Process: A General Overview
- What the day may involve — from final consent to aftercare
- Who might be present and how the space is often arranged
- Preparing families for what they may see and feel
🪷 Preparing Clients and Families
- Responding when someone is considering this path
- Rituals, legacy, and planning for meaning-making
- Modeled phrases and gentle scripts (“things you might say”)
🌙 Holding Space on the Day
- Creating a calm environment: music, lighting, presence, silence
- Supporting loved ones during and immediately after death
- Grounding and self-care practices for doulas
🌸 After the Last Breath
- Immediate support, memory-making, and gentle closure
- Companioning diverse grief experiences
- Obituaries, memorials, and community language
🌻 Practice Integration
- Service models, collaboration, and clear boundaries
- Client-ready tools and examples
What students are saying
“I completed a death doula certification course through another organization, but felt like something essential was missing. This course is exactly what I was looking for.”
“Amy-Lynne Mahon’s passion for end-of-life care is contagious. I feel inspired to continue learning and growing in this field.”
“My mom benefited so greatly from Amy-Lynne’s support. She helped make the transition smooth for all of us.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pre-registration open now?
Yes — the pre-launch rate is $99 USD. Tuition increases to $199 USD on December 15, 2025.
Do I need previous doula training?
This specialization is intended for learners who have already completed an end-of-life doula training (IEOLCA or equivalent).
Is this clinical or medical training?
It focuses on non-medical support: communication, preparation, environment, ritual, and aftercare.
Is aid-in-dying available where I live?
Laws and clinical policies vary by region and may change. The program offers adaptable frameworks and encourages learners to review current guidance where they practice and to collaborate with local care teams.
When will I access the materials?
Program access begins December 15, 2025.
What credential do I receive?
Graduates receive an IEOLCA certificate recognizing completion of the Aid-in-Dying Support Doula Specialization. This is not a clinical license or legal designation.
Will I learn what to say to families?
Yes — the guidebook and modules include modeled phrases and real-world examples to support sensitive, values-aligned conversations.
How long might it take?
It’s self-paced. Some learners prefer to move through the materials over several weeks, allowing time for reflection and integration.
Does the training cover medications?
No. Medication selection, preparation, and administration remain clinical. The focus here is family-centered, non-medical support.
What’s the refund policy?
IEOLCA offers a 60-day satisfaction guarantee from the date of course access.
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